Be honest: Would you do it again? If you knew what you knew now?
On February 15, 2011 at 7:02 PM Pacific Time, vorpalswrd wrote:
I feel like the band has given me little to no restriction.I had to have my gallbladder out.
I find my port spot is just, I don't know, uncomfortable under my skin.
PLUS
I have lost about 40 pounds from point of surgery
BUT
I had lost as much as 120 pounds from point of pre-surgery requirements.
I think everyday about how scared I was before surgery (my first ever)
I have am on no Type II Diabetes medication since the day of surgery.
I have am on no Depression medication since the day of surgery.
I have am on no High Blood Pressure medication since the day of surgery.
I have am on no High Cholesterol medication since the day of surgery.
I am on no medications daily period.
My migraines aren't as bad (related? mayhaps)
I learned how to treat my body right even if I slip back in old habits.
I learned to make exercise part of my daily routine.
I gained many friends on this board who even when I forget them they never forget me.
I WOULD DO IT ALL AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT!
40# in three years and you'd do it all over again?
Why?
Previously Midwesterngirl
The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.
See my blog for newbies: http://wasabubblebutt.blogspot.com/
The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.
See my blog for newbies: http://wasabubblebutt.blogspot.com/
Absolutely! I would do it again in a minute!
My bestfriend just got one and I am thrilled for her!
My Band saved my life! I was pre-diabetic, hypertensive and heading to the grave.
I am now almost 300lbs less - active and planning for my 2nd phase of plastic surgery!
My bestfriend just got one and I am thrilled for her!
My Band saved my life! I was pre-diabetic, hypertensive and heading to the grave.
I am now almost 300lbs less - active and planning for my 2nd phase of plastic surgery!
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
YES! Finally getting off the diet rollercoaster was a miracle for me, and no hypertension anymore!
Band_Groupie My Blog "The Sweet Spot" HERE
Proud member of the Century Club...100+ pounds gone forever!
I'm now in the middle of a Normal BMI.
*My new adventure; At the suggestion and support of many LBers, I'm now writing a LB book.
YES!
Only now I would know the symptoms & signs of esophageal dilation & wouldn't do it has often as I had.
Only now I would know the symptoms & signs of esophageal dilation & wouldn't do it has often as I had.
Five+ YEARS WITH THE LAP-BAND( 8/31/05)
Highest Weight: 317/Surgery Weight: 267/Lowest Weight: 148
Currently Filled 1.4cc in a 4 cc band APBand
Panniculectomy w/psudeo TT proformed by Dr Bergman 10/8/2009
Need Help With Success? Read a Geneen Roth Book. "When Food Is Love!"
Highest Weight: 317/Surgery Weight: 267/Lowest Weight: 148
Currently Filled 1.4cc in a 4 cc band APBand
Panniculectomy w/psudeo TT proformed by Dr Bergman 10/8/2009
Need Help With Success? Read a Geneen Roth Book. "When Food Is Love!"
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